Australian curriculum to be taught at local school

The number of schools offering international curricula has increased remarkably over the past several years as a result of a growing interest in high quality education in Indonesia.

The Australian International School and Yayasan Pendidikan Bunda Mulia have, for example, recently formed a partnership to establish a new school that will make international education accessible to a larger number of Indonesian families.

The Australian International School currently has two campuses in Jakarta and one in Bali, while Yayasan Pendidikan Bunda Mulia has large campuses in Ancol and Sangaji, with around 4,000 students.

Situated on Jalan Lodan, Ancol, the new school will cater for all nationalities and will be officially opened on 19 February, 2005.

The opening will be attended by the Minister for Education, Dr. Bambang Sudibyo, the Australian Ambassador, David Ritchie and other dignitaries.

"This is an exciting opportunity to forge new friendships between our two countries and open doors for more Indonesians to enjoy an international education at more affordable prices," said Djoko Susanto, the founder of Yayasan Pendidikan Bunda Mulia.

The Sekolah Bunda Mulia Australian International School will boast many great facilities such as spacious new classrooms, outdoor and indoor sporting amenities, including an indoor gymnasium, a library, computer and science laboratories as well as multipurpose and performing arts auditoriums. For the convenience of students, there will also be a bookshop and clinic.--JP